Sony RX100 IV vs Sony W220

Below is a extended comparison of the Sony RX100 IV and Sony W220, one being a Large Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and both of them are manufactured by Sony. There is a huge difference between the resolutions of the RX100 IV (20MP) and W220 (12MP) and the RX100 IV (1") and W220 (1/2.3") enjoy totally different sensor sizing.

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The RX100 IV was revealed 6 years later than the W220 and that is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Sony RX100 IV being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony W220 being a Compact camera.

Before getting in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick summation of how the RX100 IV matches up versus the W220 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 IV and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W220. The full galleries are viewable at Sony RX100 IV Gallery and Sony W220 Gallery.

If you are aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you will want to factor its weight and size. The Sony RX100 IV provides outside measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 41mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.6") along with a weight of 298 grams (0.66 lbs) while the Sony W220 has specifications of 95mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 147 grams (0.32 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you select at the time. Below is the front view proportions comparison of the RX100 IV against the W220.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the RX100 IV and W220 is 89 and 95 respectively.

Generally, it is hard to visualise the gap between sensor measurements merely by going over technical specs. The graphic below may give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the RX100 IV and W220.

As you have seen, both the cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The RX100 IV with its bigger sensor will make achieving bokeh less difficult and the Sony RX100 IV will offer you extra detail because of its extra 8MP. Higher resolution will help you crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The younger RX100 IV will have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.